Neti pots explained: What they do and how to use them safely

Here's what a neti pot is, when to use one and how to do so safely.
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Do you need a neti pot — and is it safe to use? Here's what experts say.

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You're Probably Using Your Neti Pot the Wrong Way, According to MDs

Having clogged, stuffy sinuses is hardly a picnic, which is why plenty of people turn to neti pots to help clear things out. But nasal irrigation at home is a little tricky if you've never done it ...
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Are Your Sinuses or Allergies Flaring Up? Try a Neti Pot for Relief—Here's How to Properly Use It

Whether you're battling seasonal allergies or general sinus pressure, you probably have one goal: finding relief. While there are many home remedies you can try, a neti pot is a helpful device that ...
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The No. 1 Thing to Know Before Using a Neti Pot — and More Safety Tips, From an Allergist

It's officially allergy season, and many people are struggling with the sniffles, congestion, itchy eyes and more. In fact, 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergies in 2021 ...
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Neti Pots Linked to Eye, Brain and Spinal Cord Infections Caused by Amoeba in Water

The CDC recommends people use distilled water instead of tap water, which is not sterile, for nasal irrigation practices Getty The CDC says that neti pots may be a transmission route for the invasive ...
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'A bath for your nose': Neti pots provide sinus relief without much danger when used correctly

FARGO - Julie Larson has been using a neti pot daily for years. She heard the small receptacles, which look like tea pots or genie's lamps, could provide balance to the nasal passages. "It clears ...
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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here’s what to know

NEW YORKNEW YORK — For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if they use the wrong kind of water. On Wednesday, researchers linked a ...
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FDA: Neti Pot use with tap water increases risk of infection

The improper use of nasal irrigation systems — commonly called Neti Pots — could result in infection, according to a recent consumer update from the Food and Drug Administration. Neti Pots are ...
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The No. 1 thing to know before using a neti pot—and more safety tips, from an allergist

It's officially allergy season, and many people are struggling with the sniffles, congestion, itchy eyes and more. In fact, 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergies in 2021 ...
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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here’s what to know

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — For years, scientists have ...